I've been here twice now. I've only ordered drinks (I recommend the Rushing Duck beanhead coffee porter). I would also recommend getting to the theatre a bit early to get situated and order food/drinks because it will take a bit of time to be served. I would agree that the sound in the theatre is amplified which is amazing for the movie experience but might be a bit bothersome if you have sensitive ears. Both times here though the customer service was excellent and the movies were very good! Check out the wax museum in the lobby after which features an 1869-1922 Berlin based wax exhibit! Very interesting! read more

Some of these reviews are all over the place, and I get it - it just opened! I went for a screening and due to it being new, we got a half price ticket, 15% off our food order, and our waiter gave us a headsup about things being a little hit and miss with the kitchen speed and apologized in advance. Then, before the film, an employee came out and welcomed us and again asked us to bear with them as they train employees, figure stuff out, etc. I'm not sure you could ask for much more of a brand new place when it comes to acknowledging their issues and giving fair compensation for it. Given that, I don't want to dock any stars because of the small things, like the fact that my salad did take a while to arrive, because in the end it was fresh, tasted good, reasonably priced, and the portion was more than I could finish. As everyone else notes, the facilities themselves are awesome, spacious, and super clean. The sound system is incredible and I may be the best in a theater I've ever heard. They also seem like they're going to be playing a lot of interesting films and series so that'll be nice to look forward. read more

Fave movie theater!!!! I heart everyone who works here!!!! They treat you like family!!! Awesome customer service and comfy seats!!!! I love it here!!!! Although I have to say that I wish they had a larger selection of movies but that is by far the worst of the worst thing I can say about them if someone twisted my arm and I just haaaaad to because my review was too short to put up and I had no choice but to add more words. read more

This place is located on the fourth floor. It's also a theater. I've been to the one in San Francisco on mission at and it has the same vibe. It's worth it for anyone visiting to take a look at the cool things they have displayed. The drinks are fair during happy hour where some beers are only $5.00. read more

Alamo Drafthouse - Bar - Cinema Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Overall, fine. Pros: You can select your seat when you order your ticket. They have a full food and drink menu and have table service. Cons: The food takes a long time to arrive. The two times that I went, I waited about 30 minutes for my food to arrive. The ticket states to arrive 30 minutes prior to the movie starting. The thing is, they don't allow you into the theater that early so you end up standing around. read more

My friend and I came here to see "Lala Land" (great, fun movie!) and it would have been a four-star experience BUT we didn't get any water, despite asking for it three separate occasions. Although we ordered and got our food without a problem, the staff/waiter seemed averse to bringing water. They didn't give us an explanation as to why, or ask if we wanted to get bottled water instead--nothing. Other than that, the food and drinks were pretty good, though pricey. My non-alcoholic cocktail, Ginger Berry Cooler, was probably only about 3-4 oz, cost $8, as much as an alcoholic drink. My Brooklyn Brisket Burger was pretty big, but kind of dry. The fries were good, but oversized, as per typical American portions. Their menu is pretty creative, though, what with Sriracha Popcorn, Edamame Hummus, and so on. The tables, shared between two comfortable seats, were pretty small, so it was hard to squeeze both of our plates and drinks on it. I love the concept of dinner at the movies, and would love to go back and hopefully have a better experience. I wish there was something like that here in Tokyo. read more

I'm very disappointed in Alamo draft house Brooklyn. Me and my friends have been frequenting eat in thearters in brooklyn trying to find our favorite one and I was very hopeful for Alamo being the best of the best. The space is surprisingly beautiful, the seats are comfortable and allow a good view of the screen regardless of where you are sitting but like reviews posted to yelp over a month ago by othe reviewers I found that that's where the good stops and the questionable begins. Here is what went wrong with this place in the order that it happened. 1. No one ever checked my ticket. Not at the entramce not at the thearter door not at my seat,Someone could have just walked in and taken my seat. Wtf 2. They run out of food quickly. I ordered the mac and cheese, was informed they ran out 30min in, replaced my order with the tacos was also informed they ran out....another 30min in....??? 3. They do not honor bottomless options I ordered a black cherry soda that was advertised as bottomless. It was delicious, and my popcorn was salty so I finished the cup off very quickly and put in for a refill according to the rules on the menu quite early hoping to would arrive with the rest of our food. I waited it never came, our food came and I reminded the wait staff about my refill and began to eat because the would obviously be bringing my refill immediately, I finished and continued to wait and still no soda, I asked a passing waitress again, and waited I noticed a waitress walking up and down the isles asking neighboring guests about a soda and tried to hail her down quietly but she didn't see me and took the soda back out into the kitchen. At this point I was upset and distracted and not able to enjoy the movie. 4. There are billing issues Me and my freind ordered the exact same thing, truffle popcorn, bottomless soda, and a Brooklyn dog platter ...... I was charged $30 she was charged $6.50 I told her not to correct the wait staff because the service was so horrible and it serves this place right, until I noticed they took my credit card and left hers on the table untouched, so we flawgged them down and she paid only the $6.50 she had been charged because even after having been flagged down they didn't relize their mistake and we decide that it was not our problem. 5. You must make sure to check your credit cards before you leave this place. Upon leaving the lights went up and I was already contemplating a less than flattering review of this place on yelp. What else could possible have happened right? Well Alamo took the fucking cake when the two guests infront of me noticed they were given someone else's credit card!!! As the man sitting in front of me stood up and said "this isn't my credit card" and begins calling out to the rest of us "is anyone here named Ryan?" My heart dropped and I reached to my wallet to make sure I had gotten my card back, thankfully I had but sadly Ryan had already left with someone else credit card no doubt. Im generally easy going, and can get over a mistake or two quite easily,so this honestly started as a 5 star rating, but for each issue I subtracted one star, because collectivly this is just ridiculos, they got the minimum rating allowed on yelp and as a tip I drew a followed by question marks because this was just unacceptable, I will not return and do not recomend Alamo unless reviews of this place completely change read more

The Alamo Drafthouse is a movie theater that also serves drinks and food to you as you enjoy the movie. They take their movie watching very seriously, with big box shows as well as indie and throwback films. They have custom previews for each showing and encourage film lover's fan service with lots of nerding out over trivia and inside jokes. Ticket prices are pretty affordable for New York City, however, the food prices are marked up a bit to make up for how nice the space is and the incredible service you get while you're here. I feel a little bad for the waitstaff as they have to literally stoop as they scurry past, which has got to be insult on top of injury for doing so much table running. Alamo also has a strict no talking or texting policy, and they have a system for you to rat out the loud mouths and get them booted from the theater. I've been twice so far and really enjoyed the cushy experience. I love to get a shake here as the long movie can be broken up by the decadent dessert that I feel too guilty to order when the lights are up and I can't finish over the course of a full meal (the cookie one is delish!) The wings are okay, albeit very very messy to eat when you can't see. The burgers are solid and come with lots of fries - I notice a lot of people don't finish the platters. The popcorn size is GIGANTIC - its an aluminum mixing bowl about 12 inches across, it has to be about a gallon and a half of popcorn. Again, I have never seen a patron finish their popcorn. The kale salad with orange is actually really good, albeit a bit hard to eat in the dark. You cannot go wrong with the queso and chips - its probably my default order at this point. I noticed on my second and third visits that they ran out of items on the menu, and then you have to have an awkward whispered conversation with the servers during the movie, which defeats the purpose of the cards and everything. My last trip here didn't have any mishaps - things seem to be ironed out at this point! I am noticing that tickets sell out faster now, so I really encourage you to buy tickets online as far in advance as you can. Showing up and hoping for a seat may not work for prime times. read more

Went to ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE on Oct-28-16. I like how the the cinema is setup. Nice large screen the seats are comfortable. The staff lady- I forgot her name- was courteous. I hope to come by again especially for the independent and Asian movies... read more

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Oh man, this place has changed what I expect from going to a movie theater. They have set the new standard. So much comfort; so much quality. You can literally show up and go to your seat and sit down. Your waiter, who are all really nice, will check your ticket on your phone and then explain how to order and then take your order. Their customer service is outstanding in an industry that laughably lacks any customer service. I ordered a cocktail and didn't particularly like it, so they brought me a different one. read more

After reading a bunch of negative reviews I was very scared of the service and my date night last. I went there last night and the service was great! No complaints at all. I guess something that could bother people is the staff quickly walking around with food and drinks, in front of you and on the isle. But that really doesn't bother me at all. I had the brisket burger, flavor was delicious and they respected that I requested no tomatoes. Unless I was too drunk to notice, I had no tomatoes. My boyfriend had the lamb burger and said it was really tasty but the size should have been bigger for the price. He said "it was half size bigger than a slider burger" They did not change his request for normal fries instead of sweet potatoes fries. They weren't bad though. I drank the frozen margarita and he had the wise men cocktail. Both delicious and kinda strong. All was good. read more

I love Alamo so much. It's extremely easy to get to, located right outside the 2/3/A/C. The building it's in right now, City Point, has a Target and a Century 21 and is preparing to add a ton of restaurants. It's very easy to understand the ticketing process, which is nice, because they all seem to be different these days. Once you're in, doors open 15-30 minutes before the movie. During that time, waiters are so fast and helpful, you can be served your meal. Meals are filling and extremely delicious -- I've had a bunch of different combinations since I first came there. The popcorn is big enough for two people. Seats are comfy and the system is easy to understand. You don't feel crammed or like a nuisance ordering food during your meal. I love it here! If I were rich, I'd come once a week. read more

One of the best cinema's in New York. While this place doesn't have reclining chairs, it has a great menu and is located on the top floor of soon-to-be Dekalb Market Hall. I will add, the food is a hit or miss. Your basic American foods (burgers / fries / hotdogs) are all fantastic, but if you branch off to say the salad with salmon, it could start getting interesting real quick. The food is also overpriced for what it is, but if you're craving a bite, go with the basics. Avoid dessert as well, they usually never come or come way over cooked. read more

I have visited the Alamo Theater several times since they opened. It's a nice theater, the seats are somewhat comfortable but they don't recline. When they first opened the price was $15.50 which was quite reasonable but now the price has increased to $20 in less than two years I don't think I'll be going that often anymore. It's now cheaper to go to AMC and Regal where most of their theaters have recliner seats and better rewards and movie discounts. read more

Alamo Drafthouse has reliably comfortable seats and I really enjoy the service we normally get when we come here. Unfortunately, this time around there was a level of respect lacking not only in basic customer service but also in general human discourse in modern times. We had bought two beers and a sandwhich downstairs (there is a food court in the basement which many people go to grab a beer or item of food before the show). We wondered if food would be allowed in the theatre since they also serve food and drink but didn't see any signs prohibiting it. Since the food court and theatre are in the same building paying the same rent, and since there were no clear signs, we figured it was ok, but were totally fine with throwing away the food if there would be an issue. We were planning on buying more drinks once inside. Once we were seated, as I neared the final 10% of an arepa, the food police came out. An individual came up to us and explained that no outside food or drink could be allowed. Fine, no problem, we get it, you want us to buy more (and so called 'health codes' etc which everyone knows is bs, since allergic individuals can bring in whatever they want but ok, no problem well spend more money). Before anyone could respond he said 'ill go get a manager', a response which dumbfounded us since we had no issues with it whatsoever. The manager came up to us and instead of politely asking paying customers to throw away the food, she (a young girl in a t-shirt) told my partner that 'he needs to go' in a tone of voice consistent with someone who enjoys a small taste of power (such as a mall cop, security guard, DMV employee, etc). Mind you, at this point we had already paid 40$ for tickets, and were ordering 40$ more of drinks, apparently our money wasn't good there since there were a few crumbs of a sandwhich remaining which was literally made in the same building. I don't mind being told 'no' but there are ways of communicating with paying customers so as not to convey disrespect or resentment. Its not hard, just go back to kindergarten and be nice. We are here trying to have a good time, and this manager had no interest in being helpful, rather, she seemed to relish the role of 'enforcer'. Counting our total bill was roughly 160$ with food and drink. This is not a discount theatre and a certain level of service and respect should be had. read more

Got there 10 minutes late for an event I had ticket in hand for, but was refused admittance for my reserved aisle seat. I didn't question it. I didn't argue. I kept my mouth shut and took the receipt for my refund. NYC subways did no favors, but this treatment will keep me on the island of Manhattan. Brooklyn ain't all that, and if Alamo Drafthouse thinks this is proper treatment of customers, I've got news for them. Even Broadway plays will seat you 10 minutes late. And don't get me started on the hipster cashier who wasn't at his station when I arrived to stand on line behind some non-business activity. Lazy, unprofessional, inappropriate, and unwelcoming. That sums it up. I could go on in three words. read more

Very nice I love the recliners lol. Love the popcorn and truffle butter delicious but pricey read more

Alamo Drafthouse - Lounge area - Cinema Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

4 stars for concept, ambience and food. 3 stars for service, server was very pleasant and friendly, but had to deduct one star from this for timing. (See below.) Watched a movie here last week, arrived at 7pm for a 7:10pm movie. The hallways are narrow and hung with colorful vintage 40-50's style movie theater posters. It felt like they were trying to revive the old Hollywood glamour of visiting a theater. (Think of the modern snazzy bowling alley concept.) It was also much cleaner and ritzier than most regular theaters. Glad there were assigned seats so we didn't have to scrounge in the dark worrying about getting good seats if we weren't there early. The menus fit into a handy slide-in shelf right below your personal mini table. There are snacks, sandwiches and entrees and also an extensive alcoholic beverage menu. I was impressed with the number of local/micro-brewery beers they carried. The waitress directed us to write down our orders and she would come by to collect them. My friends ordered the truffle Parmesan butter popcorn $9 (yum, though pricy), baked pretzels $9, chips and trio of salsas $10. We also ordered beers and a glass of wine. The snacks came out about a third of the way thru the movie. The server mentioned we could sample up to three beers or wines to decide what we wanted--great idea! However these came around two-thirds into the movie, and out of the three beers and two wines one of my friend's and I had asked for, only one beer and two wines were available. I wish they told us earlier! Also I ended up not liking the one that was available but it was too late in the movie to try another one and order the beer in time before the movie ended. Afterwards we learned the server was in training so they automatically deducted 15% from the bill which was considerate, which is why I rounded up the overall 3.5 to a 4 star. If you appreciate movies and want to make a night out of it, and comfortable chairs and fancier snack/food options make you happy, then Alamo is your place. read more

I've always attended my local theater, but since it wasn't playing the movie I wanted to see, I decided to try this new theater. The Alamo is situated in a grandiose building on the 4th floor. Once you arrive, you're welcomed by an interesting almost 80's esque decor with its own little House of Wax (which I didn't attend). They don't accept tickets, but you walk in and find your seat by yourself or through the help of their ushers. Once seated, you're introduced to your waitress/waiter about how the process works in terms of ordering food/drinks while watching a movie. Afterwards, she checks your movie ticket which I had on my phone. Once the preview started, I began looking through their menu and ordered what I wanted on a paper card they had at each table. Approximately 20min, I finally got my order of popcorn and drink. I will say the Herb Parmesan was really good, but a lot of popcorn for one person. These bowls are definitely to be shared. Don't put the bowl in your lap or you'll get grease on your pants like I did. The screen was a good size, and the seating was roomie with a great view and hardly any heads in my view. The con's I have is that the food is a bit pricey imo. I also think some foods can be somewhat of a distraction similar to someone on the subway eating McDonalds....its not terrible, but noticeable to me. Overall, this is my new go-to theater. Can't wait to see my next movie here. read more

This is the best movie theater experience, ever. I don't care. It's an actual fact. We have been waiting for Alamo to open for what seems like forever. After a few delays, it finally arrived. We ordered our tickets (to see Moonlight - also, highly recommend) online about a week in advance. They were running a promotion for a discount on food orders (I think because they had just opened that week). There is no need to stand in a line when you buy online tickets, you just go right to your assigned seats, which is really nice. The seats themselves are those comfy recliners that they have in the suburbs. Also, worth noting is the lobby carpet is from the actual set from the Overlook Hotel in The Shining. We ordered much too much food We both had dinners, plus popcorn and drinks. In retrospect - either sharing a main course and popcorn would have been adequate. I got a dark and stormy, it was huge and delicious, I did order another, but it never came (we weren't changed however, I attribute this to just opening and the servers learning the ropes). I love that nobody used their cell phones, not even to text. This is a theater for cinephiles. You will be ejected if you are disruptive. I can't even express how nice this is. TL:DR We cannot wait to go back here. We already have tickets to see Star Wars and we're taking our friends. So grateful Alamo opened up in Brooklyn! read more

I checked out this theater for the very first time last night. I have been meaning to check it out since it's located in my neighborhood. The opportunity came last night in the form of a concert movie. A show that I actually attended back in 1991 and I was really looking forward to checking out the film as well in this theater. After the film started I noticed immediately that the whole bank of speakers on the far wall were not turned on or not playing. As a result, some of the backing instruments could not be heard. I have been to these one night concert films played in theaters before and they will always put them on in surround sound. So I asked some of the workers about it and they all came back with more or less the same response " You are right. let me go see what's wrong" They all seemed to not even leave the area to ask anybody about anything. I then found a girl who seemed official because she had some type of headset on and was organizing folks going back and forth to theaters. Sadly she gave me the same type of response " let me go see right away what's wrong " I suppose by now you know what occurred...... absolutely nothing. Now I'm not a crazy person, if there are technical difficulties, well I understand that occurs sometimes, but to not say so and keep telling me you will fix it, is reprehensible. Now to add insult to injury we had a server by us who was short, testy and downright nasty as a snake. Needless to say I will never be back to this theater again. Maybe they should put less time into struggling to be Brooklyn hip and more time into the service and technology of the movie experience...just sayin' read more

The food was not that great. The cinema is small and intimate, not bad but I like bigger cinemas. My drink was good. The place was clean overall. I'll try something else in the menu if I come back read more

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Watched Doctor Strange at their noon showing, and tickets were only $11! Obviously, they eventually do rip you off with ridiculously overpriced menu items, and I suppose that's standard. My boyfriend and I shared a popcorn ($8) and a non-alcoholic strawberry milkshake. The servers/kitchen had mixed up our order and brought us an alcoholic drink instead, but once we pointed it out to them, they were very understanding and replaced the wrong order with the right one. The seats were very comfortable, food was served on time, and we had a great time. We will definitely be coming back. As of now, all menu items except alcohol are 15% off because the staff is still in training :) Take advantage! read more

This place is definitely hit and miss. My first experience went off without a hitch. I got my food and drinks on time and the staff was attentive. Second time around, I ordered my food a half hour BEFORE the movie started. An hour into the movie I got nothing. Couldn't find my waiter either. What rubbed salt into the wound was the fact that a party of three showed up AFTER me and my boyfriend, and they got their food BEFORE us!!! And I'm fairly certain that my dish was the same as at least one of them. We were offered free beers, but we had to find food after because I was starving. Disappointed!!!! Needless to say, there was no tip. read more

This place was the best experience I've ever had a movie theater! It was spacious, the seats felt great, no one's head was in my line of vision; I LOVED IT! Even the staff with their ninja like skills got our order and was booking it to get to all the other tables that were in our row. I didn't feel like we waited long to get our food, I would only say that my only issue was the way things came out. Selfishly I was kinda expecting a restaurant like experience and THEN a movie experience. Like getting your drinks, then apps, then entrees and then dessert. While it all came out (and yummy AF), cookies, then drinks, then apps, and then entrees. Just a little pet peeve but nothing to make you not pop over at this place at least one in your lifetime! Also, their NO TALKING POLICY was most appreciated! Even when the waiters needed to speak to us, it never disrupted my experience at all! Will totally go again! BTW, I thought the staff was extremely pleasant and lovely! read more

I've been to a number of different locations throughout the US, including Westchester, and I'm just not impressed with this location. I love the concept and i'm literally across the street so it's super convenient but I always end up leaving wishing for more. They've definitely improved since opening (our first visit, it took three orders to get water, one item never came, and one item came cold). The hummus platter is amazing in Westchester but just ehh in Brooklyn. The jerk chicken sandwich was all bread. The chicken Caesar was way over-cooked and dry. The cookies are great and there's a vast beer selection. Staff should know what drinks they are delivering, not just identifying them by "this is the dark one, and this is the light one!" The bar is also pretty cool and has love music if you have time before or after a show. read more

Watched Moonlight ($14 per ticket) during the theater's opening week and had a good experience. Food was good, service was reliable and the food was surprisingly good. We had the salmon salad and chicken sandwich. We had none of the issues other reviewers have mentioned. We'll be back! read more

I really wanted to like it. The no talking/texting policies are great, but it's just replaced by wait staff coming through with regularity. The screen and sound are great, but the seats are directly from the emergency row of an airline. No recline and very stiff. Also, there were was one very small bathroom for all the theaters and another small bathroom for downstairs. It wasnt enough. Also, popcorn is $7 plus tip, so good luck with that. I dont really get why a quality movie experience is so hard. read more

The staff are beyond rude! I've been there twice and they were rude both times. First time we went, we went to see puss and boots now all of us are over 18, most over 21. This man started screaming at us as we're walking in about how my one friend isn't over 18 and I'm just thinking if the person who was checking our tickets had a problem they should check our ids. We were already getting onto the escalator to go up and this man started screaming at our group about us not being over 18 to see puss in boots... anywaysss the second time we showed up to the theater maybe five minutes past the start of the movie, usually there's ads for the first 15 mins so I was assuming we would be fine but apparently not. As we were walking in the workers told us we were walking too slow and they were going to close the door on us and then continuously made jabs at us for being late and overall we're so rude. Now as we were walking into the theater another worker started to yell and asked to see our tickets and we showed him and he continued to tell us we couldn't order food or drinks because we were late, and that the only thing he could get us is water if he has time. Now my two friends kinda slipped past him and didn't have their tickets checked by this guy, yet they got to the theater at the same time as us and they were served food and drinks yet they sat right next to us and got there at the same time! When we tried to order a soda we were met with no I told you you couldn't order food or drinks. Really really rude nasty people, I worked in customer service for years and I know customers can be extremely hard to deal with but with my group we were kinda just in a silence shock to how they treated us both times especially the second. I really didn't know what to say about not being served food when that's the whole point of this movie theater! I don't know when we sat down no one had food or drinks yet so I don't see why they couldn't accommodate, I get it we were late but the movie didn't even start yet and no one had food or drinks at this point. It sucks because this is the closest movie theater to me but me and my friends are never going back to this place. Their staff and management needs some sort of review. read more

Fun place to go for dinner, movie, and drinks. Very cool that you can go after work and have dinner while watching a movie. Nice variety of tasty food in the theater. My favorite part is going to the House Of Wax for a unique cocktail before or after the film. Nice bar just to go to and meet up with friends. read more

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Let me start this by saying I wish I could give a higher rating. My mother and I saw that one of our favorite movies, Crossing Delancey would be playing so we decided to try out the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema. We were quite early and were told we had to wait to go upstairs - okay. The location, City Point is brand new so while they are going to put in other things like a Trader Joes, a Target and a food court, only Century 21 is open thus far. We went to look at clothes before returning to the theatre. No staff member even acknowledged us as we made our way up the escalator and there was no one to tell us which was our theatre. Instead, we had to look at all the possible doors to see where we were meant to go. I think that was odd considering I didn't have to show anyone my ticket and could've just walked in. I understand that the theatre is new but I found that to be a little concerning. Finding our seats, we immediately started to look at the menu. The theatre is set up with tables and a light so you can read the menu when the movie is going on. I don't know what the pre-show entertainment was but I was more confused than entertained by it. That might just be personal opinion though. One of the waitresses came over to explain to us how it worked and she was so sweet. I wish I'd gotten her name but she was bubbly and full of recommendations. Mom and I purposely arrived early after seeing reviews that the food service was slow. After a lot of discussion, we decided on a banana split milkshake, a coffee, a chicken caesar salad and a mushroom flatbread pizza. Let me preface this by saying I cook a lot. I'm not a professional by any means but I know a lot about food from cooking as well as watching the Food Network. Or maybe I just am sensitive, who knows? The drinks arrived promptly. The shake was absolutely delicious but for the price, we should've gotten one of those metal containers with all the leftovers. The coffee was french press, which I don't like as much because it is always so much more bitter but it was good. They even gave us a cup of milk and not those little creamers. The issue lies in the food. The flatbread came first and it was just so overspiced. Nothing about the flatbread was supposed to be spicy but it was so salty and so spicy that my mother wouldn't even eat it. I think if it weren't spicy, it would've been delicious. I ate it all, mostly because I didn't want to waste the money more-so than because it was absolutely the best thing I've ever eaten. We waited and waited for the salad. It was a good portion through the movie when we had to ask again what happened to it. I don't know if it was the kitchen or if there was some sort of mistake but eventually we got it and... well, the croutons were good. We asked for dressing on the side and got a very small container of it. The lettuce was fine because who could mess up lettuce.... but as we saw before with the flatbread, the chicken itself was so heavily spiced that it was almost inedible. Mom ended up eating around it. We also had to get two more containers of dressing because that one little container couldn't possibly coat the salad. It took a while to get the extra dressings. I appreciate the idea of Alamo Drafthouse and I think I would try it again. The seats were good, we had a great view of the movie and I enjoyed watching it. However, the overall experience was definitely brought down by the food itself. I realize that they've basically just opened and need to work out some kinks but I think it is the menu that needs a lighter touch. I like spicy things when they are meant to be spicy. A mushroom flatbread and chicken caesar salad should never be spicy! read more

Reserved seat, but 5 minutes late and they won't seat you. Between MTA and this absurd policy hope they go out of business fast. Such a waste trying to get over there. Even 15 minutes late would be understandable. At 5 minutes, they're still showing previews. Also, their attempt to prevent people from entering late is just fettered. Because my friend was inside. When I couldn't get in, she got up and left. read more

I loved the Alamo Drafthouse. The finger foods that we ordered were great. We had the fried pickles - yum, the nachos w/ queso (queso was so flavorful & had a different kick to it) which made us really enjoy it, and the wings which were good as well. We had some Brooklyn Lagers and then decided to try the cocktails which weren't tolerable for my taste. But other then that everything was great. I will be returning soon to see another movie to kick back and let my inner fat-so spirit loose. read more

So, like a lot of other reviewers, I can confirm kinks. Pros: Nice large screen Comfortable seats + atmosphere Great drink selections Vegetarian options Cons: Wait time for food -- we waited at least an hour into the film before our food that we had ordered during the previews arrived. Missing items -- we ordered a round of drinks that never came, but showed up on the bill. We also didn't get a fork to go with the salad ordered (I had to physically go ask for one). Food quality -- Caesar salad is subpar and very overpriced. It's advertised with chicken but buyer beware, it comes with almost no chicken. The veggie sandwich was pretty good, but the fries weren't great and arrived cold. All in all, I would say Nighthawk has a much better service flow, however their theater is older and smaller. Alamo has great potential if they can get the service together. The Wax House is really cool though, so check that out if you have time! read more

The concept is amazing, the drinks really good, but unfortunately what really spoilt it for me is the service - particularly a blonde guy with a ponytail in theatre 6 (we watched Beauty and the Beast). I can't review the food here because I never received what I ordered. Also, their "strict" no talking rule was not enforced, making me wonder why I paid the Alamo premium at all. We entered the hall 20 min before show time and attempted to place an order. There was no sign of a waiter even 10 minutes after the show began. My friend finally managed to flag down the ponytail waiter by waving frantically, who then came by, barked the rules at us, and took the order card. He then forgot to bring one of the items (water) we had asked for. So we put up another card up with the water request and our food request. This time, the water arrived but our food did not. I was not happy at all with going hungry and spoke to a different waiter (a nice lady) at the end of the show. She apologized and spoke to the manager, who sent us two comp passes through the ponytail waiter at the end. Ponytail handed us the passes without once apologizing or making eye contact... making us fume again at the rude service. I love Alamo in other towns and this has never been my experience before. Really sad as I live just a few blocks away. read more

The server was exceptional. When I complained to him about being displeased with my order, he immediately apologized and returned with free tickets and food coupons for future visits. I was also assured that the kitchen would look into the issue. The theater was very clean, comfortable, and I enjoyed my movie very much read more

Love this idea. Have been many times, but had awful service last night. Not sure it's worth the steep ticket price. The server seemed annoyed by us and the fact that we never received our drink. And they brought us the wrong food, but never even bothered to check in and so we were stuck with it. read more

I've been to Alamo twice now and each time I've had a great experience. The first thing I like is that ticket prices are usually less (by $2-$4) than I would pay going to the AMC/Regal near me and that's for the normal seats that don't recline. The second thing that makes this place for me is their popcorn and soda serving, you get both directly to your seat at prices that are easily comparable to the other theaters and they both have free refills (which are again brought to you at your seat). I've never ordered food or alcohol there but the prices on both seem reasonable, especially beer which can be had for $4-8 a pint (or can). Lastly, the previews are only for a few films they're showing and then it's into the film rather than a long drudge through everything the industry is peddling. Their policies regarding being late to a film (once the lights have darkened you've missed your film) and cell phones (don't even take it out) are harsh but quite frankly that's part of the reason to go to this place. It's no nonsense, you don't have people walking in during the film trying to find their seats and scrambling in front of you or having you move to get in and you don't have people on their cellphones pulling you out of the movie. If you don't like the idea of being punctual or of being detached from the outside world for any period of time, this place isn't for you. If you're looking for a fun movie experience, go to Shouting at the Screen with Wyatt Cenac! read more

I'm used to the San Antonio Alamo Draft House. This is not the same. SA was more grass roots/indie style evenly mixed with A-list blockbusters. For better or for worse, this draft house has a more corporate feel like Regal or AMC theaters. Not a huge fan of online ticketing and assigned seating, but it does take the long lines out of the equation. Seats are more comfortable and recline with lots of leg room, but they almost have to recline if you're sitting in the first row. Food is way overpriced for what you get. If you don't live in BK, I recommend parking that car and getting on the train. Parking is impossible in Downtown Brooklyn. read more

I have seen more movies at this Alamo Drafthouse than any other theatre in the city at this point, except maybe the old Ziegfeld (may it RIP). I love the quality of the presentation as well as the ability to order food and drinks at your seats. Good no-talking and no-phone policy and even Alamo For All showings where you can bring a baby in, though I wish they expanded them to more than the first showings on Tuesdays and ONE single showtime on Sunday mornings. Also great that pre-show they do not show ads, but instead personalized content related to the film you are about to see. read more